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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.02, 2,758.20 and 1,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.02, 2,758.20 and 1,016.14 is: 1,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.02 : 2,758.20 = 1,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.02/2,758.20 = 1,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.02x = 2,758.20 × 1,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.02x = 2,802,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,717.35/1,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.86

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